Jussi Lahtinen
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Jussi Lahtinen explores the emotional and social dynamics of human-robot interaction in urban spaces, with a particular focus on belonging, anxiety, and social identity. His most-cited work, "Robots are coming to town: A visual experiment on urban belonging and anxiety" (2023), draws on social identity theory and integrated threat theory to examine how people’s sense of belonging to a city is affected by the presence of robots, and how perceived threats shape emotional responses. This study has garnered 9 citations, establishing Lahtinen as an emerging voice in urban robotics and social psychology. By experimentally testing how visual cues of robots influence urban belonging and anxiety, he bridges the gap between technological innovation and human emotional experience. His research offers critical insights for designing socially sustainable smart cities, where technology integrates without eroding community identity. Lahtinen’s work is especially relevant for students and researchers interested in the intersection of human-robot interaction, urban studies, and social psychology, and it highlights the importance of considering emotional and identity-based factors in the deployment of autonomous systems in public life.
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